Instrumentation Technician (Process Engineering / Oil & Gas)

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Instrumentation Technician (Process Engineering / Oil & Gas)

Competitive Salary + Company Bonus + Private Medical + Overtime + On call (optional) + Progression + Enhanced Pension Contribution + Company Benefits

Alton, Hampshire

Are you an Instrumentation Technician or similar from a Process Engineering / Gas Storage or similar background looking for a technical, exciting role where no two days will be the same within a well-established company who offer specialist training, ongoing progression and the chance to increase your earnings through a bonus, overtime and optional on call?

This well-established company are a provider of Gas Storage services with a fast-paced, large site in the South East of the UK. They have seen continual growth since their establishment in the 1980s to the point they have 30+ staff and £15m turnover, due to an ever increasing workload they are looking to grow their friendly team.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will be primarily responsible for carrying out checks and inspections to ensure compliance and safety processes are adhered to as you work within a tight knit team in addition to liaising with management, maintenance and other departments. This is a Monday-Friday position where you can increase your earnings through overtime, a bonus and optional on call work.

This varied role would suit an Instrumentation Technician or similar looking to join a long-established company offering autonomy over working, specialist training and the chance to continually progress in to a range of senior roles.

The Role:

Carry out a range of checks and inspections at a Gas Storage plant
Undertake scheduled works for both corrective and planned maintenance
Continually improve safety standards
Work both autonomously and within a team
Overtime and on call (optional) to increase earningsThe Person:

Instrumentation Technician
Process Engineering / Gas Storage or similar background
Basic Electrical skills
Commutable to AltonInstrumentation, Technician, Engineer, Gas Storage, Production Process Engineering, Oil & Gas, Electrical, Alton, Hampshire, Berkshire, Basingstoke, Guildford

Reference number: BBBH22237

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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